A must for Mano Negra / Manu Chao fans
tinku74 | Stuttgart, Germany | 09/04/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is in the best tradition of Puta's Fever.An energetic, eclectic and sometimes chaotic mix of styles, moods, language and rhythm. From the french chanson-style charm of Ronde de Nuit, through the emotional Mala Vida, to the rambunctious silliness of Lonesome Bop, there is something for (almost) every taste. World Music, Punk, Rock, R&B, Ska, Salsa...you will find a bit of everything in this CD, but its main ingredient is certainly fun. Frank Zappa once asked the fundamental question: does humor belong in music? Judging by Mano Negra and Patchanka the answer is YES!!"
Their first album
thebilou | Sunnyvale, CA USA | 06/03/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This was their first album and a great one. It contains great songs like "Mala Vida" (a classic), "Ronde de Nuit", and "Indios de Barcelona".It is definitely a must have for anyone who enjoyed La Mano's other albums. However, if you're looking forward to buying your first Mano Negra album, my recommendation is "Puta's Fever"."